Remembering, celebrating, turning
Voices of Faith

Remembering, celebrating, turning

The month of November in the church year calls to mind deeply meaningful aspects of what it means to be people of faith. On All Saints Day, we remember in…
In memoriam
Living Faithfully

In memoriam

William “Bill” Horne, beloved ELCA vice president William “Bill” Horne II, vice president of the ELCA, died Aug. 14 of a suspected heart attack. Horne was a member of St….
Erős vár a mi Istenünk
Voices of Faith

Erős vár a mi Istenünk

Some of my earliest memories of church are infused with song: “Amazing Grace,” “A Mighty Fortress,” “Lamb of God.” Bright melodies and full, rich chords—the sound of my mom playing…
Sharing peace near and far
Living Faithfully

Sharing peace near and far

Hands waving through screens, two fingers in a peace sign, elbow bumps and the nodding of heads are ways we’ve passed the peace during the COVID-19 pandemic. Like so much…
Pandemic wisdom from Luther
Voices of Faith

Pandemic wisdom from Luther

You have been cooped up in this place for far too long, and it’s starting to show. Rough stubble has started to grow where before you kept your skin smooth…
A ministry of care
Mission & Ministry

A ministry of care

In ELCA congregations and other faith-based groups around the world, caregivers from Stephen Ministry, a program named for an early Christian deacon, are making one-on-one connections and fostering growth. Stephen…
A homegrown faith
Voices of Faith

A homegrown faith

In my home office, directly behind my writing desk, you’ll find a massive Bible that holds much more than Scripture. Inside are the handwritten notes, quips and quick thoughts of…
A doorway to the sacred
Voices of Faith

A doorway to the sacred

In one of my oldest memories, my little hand is held firmly in my mother’s as we climb a long, wide staircase. We are dressed in our finest shoes and…
ELCA presiding bishop issues pastoral letter on the Reformed Church in America General Synod 2021
Living Faithfully

ELCA presiding bishop issues pastoral letter on the Reformed Church in America General Synod 2021

Elizabeth A. Eaton, presiding bishop of the ELCA, has issued a pastoral letter regarding the actions of the Reformed Church in America’s (RCA) Oct. 14-19 General Synod meeting in Tuscon,…
Memories worth every pedal
Living Faithfully

Memories worth every pedal

On a Monday afternoon in late July, James Colver and Shepherd, 9, were kicking back and relaxing at a hotel. James said he was tired—but a “good kind of tired”—as…